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A receiver for fans of both digital and analog music

You still have a turntable and maybe a cassette deck, but you're not living in the past. Your collection includes today's digital music formats as well. And this has made finding the right receiver a real challenge — until now.

For years, Onkyo's stereo receivers have won raves from our customers for their terrific sound quality. The TX-8050 boasts 80 watts per channel of clean, high-current power to deliver a powerful sonic punch that's sure to satisfy. Sure, it has RCA inputs for your turntable and cassette deck but the '8050 also boasts a full complement of analog video and digital audio inputs. Plus it adds the connections you need for today's music sources.

Give your iPod® a front-row seat

A music library used to take two friends and a moving van to carry around. Now you can simply put it in your pocket. The TX-8050's front-panel USB port beckons your iPod to come hither. Its direct digital connection bypasses the iPods processing in favor of a 32-bit chip that can make your higher bit-rate music files sound closer to the original CD. Plus, you can download a free app that lets you use your iPhone® as a convenient Wi-Fi® remote with your connected receiver.

Network- and Internet-ready

Tap in to your home network and enjoy music stored on your PC through your main system, instead of through pint-sized computer speakers. And if you have a Wi-Fi® network, you can use the optional Onkyo USB adapter. Choose from thousands of Internet radio stations — or let PANDORA® Internet radio create a set of customized "stations" based on your own tastes. The TX-8050 streams SIRIUS/XM® Satellite Radio too.

Finally — a not-too-bright idea

You've seen it before. How could you not? Receiver displays so intense they could be used to warn ships at sea of potential hazards. Yet your living room is not exactly a craggy shoal. The TX-8050 display has three settings — normal, dim and dimmer. Now when you want to turn the lights down for atmosphere, your receiver will go as easy on your eyes as it does on your ears.

The sound solution for the less-is-more movement

On one hand, you want something that sounds much better than an iPod® or Bluetooth® speaker. On the other hand, you want something less complex than a surround sound system. You'll find your sweet spot in a stereo receiver. In addition to being easy to set up and use, many now offer Internet radio and other network music options. Add your music source and two speakers, and you're ready to relax and enjoy your tunes. You might even connect your TV for improved sound with movies and shows.

Low Negative Feed Back Design: Too much NFB
(negative feed back) makes a system susceptible to
counter-electromotive force from the speakers, resulting in a drop
in perceived sound quality. To avoid this, Onkyo focuses on
improving the frequency response and reducing distortion, without
relying so much on NFB.

Closed Ground-Loop Circuits: The TX-8050
employs a sophisticated cloAsed-circuit design in which each circuit
has a separate link to the power supply. This helps to cancel
individual circuit noise and keep the ground potential free of
distortion.

HICC (High Instantaneous-Current Capability):
HICC enables an amplifier to immediately cancel the speakers' reflex
energy and instantaneously send out the next signal. The same high
current required to achieve this also supports the amplifier's
ability to handle speaker impedance fluctuations.

Anti-Vibration Chassis: The Onkyo TX-8050 features
an aluminum front-panel & anti-vibration oval chassis to prevent
resonance which could lead to distortion.

Listening Modes: This receiver incorporates a wide
variety of stereo listening modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from
your music.

Listening Mode

Description

Stereo

Sound is output by the front left & right
speakers, plus subwoofer with tone control.

Music Optimizer

The Music Optimizer function enhances the
sound quality of compressed music files. The Music Optimizer
function only works with PCM digital audio input signals
with a sampling rate below 48kHz and analog input signals

Direct

In this mode, audio from the input source is
output without any additional audio processing. This mode
delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality adjustment
and filtration.

Pure Audio

In this mode, the display and video circuitry
are turned off and the tone controls are bypassed,
minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in
high-fidelity reproduction.

IntelliVolume: The IntelliVolume setup function
allows you set a volume correction value for each source, to prevent
large jumps in volume when switching from one source to another. This
feature eliminates the inconvenience of manually readjusting the volume
control each time you switch from a source with a weak signal to a
source with a strong signal and vice versa.

A & B Speaker Terminals: The Onkyo TX-8050 stereo
receiver is equipped with A & B speaker terminals to connect up to two
pair of speakers. The receiver uses binding post connectors for the A &
B speaker outputs. The binding posts are not 5-way because a plastic
collar prevents their use with spade lugs; they will accept bare wire,
pin connectors, single banana plugs, and dual banana plugs.

Impedance Switch: If you're using only one of the
speaker sets (A or B), choose the 4Ω setting if each speaker's impedance
is 4Ω to less than 6Ω, or choose the 6Ω setting if each speaker's
impedance is 6Ω or more. If you're using both of the speaker sets (A &
B), choose the 4Ω setting if each speaker's impedance is 8 to 16Ω.

Stereo Pre-Out: If you want to use a separate
power amplifier and use the receiver as a preamp, simply connect the
receiver's stereo preamp-output to your amp's input, and connect all
speakers to the power amplifier.

Zone2: Zone 2 pre-outs on the TX-8050 allow you
to send a stereo audio signal to a second room equipped with an
amplifier and a pair of speakers. You can either enjoy the same
source in both rooms, or play a different source in Zone 2. You can
choose from analog, USB, or Network sources. Digital inputs (both
optical/coaxial) cannot be output to Zone 2. You are able to adjust
the volume from either the Onkyo stereo receiver or from your Zone 2
integrated amplifier.

Note: You must currently be listening to a USB
device or Network audio source in the Main Zone to initially select
USB or Network as a source in Zone 2 or Zone 3. Then you can switch
the Main Zone to any source you desire. You cannot select different
AM/FM radio stations or listen to USB and Network content in
separate Zones at the same time.

Headphones: When headphones are plugged into the
full-size 1/4" jack on the front panel, the A & B main speakers are
automatically muted (the Powered Zone 2 speakers are not muted). When
you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on this receiver, no sound
will be output from the headphone jack.

Video Section

Composite Video: Although not a surround sound
receiver, the TX-8050 does employ composite video inputs & outputs; so
it can be used in a basic A/V system.

Composite Video Record Output: There is a
single composite video record output for recording purposes.

Composite Video Monitor Output: There is a
single composite video monitor output to connect to your television.

Note: The TX-8050 does not contain any
S-video, component video, or HDMI inputs/outputs.

Network & Tuner Functions

Network-Ready: The Onkyo TX-8050 stereo receiver is
network-ready, which means you can connect it to your home network with
a standard Ethernet cable and enjoy the music files stored on your
computer or media server. If your network is connected to the Internet
(broadband), you can also enjoy Internet radio.

Optional Wi-Fi Adapter: The TX-8050 is compatible
with the
UWF-1 Wireless LAN adapter, allowing you to connect to a wireless
network. The UWF-1 operates on the 2.4 GHz wireless transmission
frequency, and supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. The adapter features a Type A
USB plug and connects to the USB port on the front of the receiver.

Ethernet Connection (LAN): Connecting the stereo
receiver's Ethernet (RJ-45) port to a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet
network is recommended for best results. Use a shielded CAT-5 Ethernet
cable to connect the receiver to your home network.

Media Server Playback: You can play back music files
stored on your computer or media server (the TX-8050 is DLNA certified).
Compatible music file formats include MP3 (8-320 kbps), WMA (47-320k
bps), WMA Lossless (16/24-bit), WAV (8/16/24-bit), AAC (8-320 kbps),
FLAC (16/24-bit), Ogg Vorbis (48-500 kbps), and LPCM (8/16/24-bit). Each
folder on the server may contain up to 20,000 music files, and folders
may be nested up to 16 levels deep. The receiver can play digital music
files stored on a computer or media server using the following
technologies.

Windows Media Player 11 or 12

Windows Media Connect 2.0

DLNA-Compatible Media Server

Internet Radio: The Onkyo TX-8050 lets you access
various Internet Radio providers through its Ethernet network
connection. The TX-8050 will display station name and program-related
information, such as - artist name, song title, and elapsed playing
time. You can preset up to 40 of your "favorite" Internet radio stations
for easy recall.

vTuner offers easy browsing
of internet radio stations and podcasts. vTuner enables
access to web-based radio stations and podcasts via an
extremely reliable online database with a wide variety of
content. You can browse content by Genre, Location,
Language, and Favorites.

Rhapsody is a streaming
music subscription service (starting a $10 per month) that
allows you to play the full-length songs you choose on
demand from a collection of over 10 million songs, without
ads and without having to purchase or download the music.

Slacker is a free,
personalized Internet radio service that lets you choose the
music you want to listen to. You can choose Internet radio
stations by genre, or create custom station by Artist name
or Song title.

Spotify is a digital music
service that gives you on-demand access to one of the
largest music libraries in the world (over 15 million tracks
and counting). Spotify makes it easier than ever to
discover, manage, and share music with your friends. You can
browse music by artist, album, track, or most popular;
create your own music library with customized playlists; as
well as share your music via Facebook, Twitter, or Windows
Messenger.

AUPEO! Personal Radio is a
music streaming service based in Berlin that is available
worldwide. With AUPEO! Personal Radio, you can listen to
free music on the web. AUPEO! lets you play lots of music
and choose the playlist based on your personal taste. The
basic concept is based on personal music DNA, which allows
you to 'love' or 'ban' songs. The highly advanced software
then remembers this and adjusts as necessary. As a result,
we offer over 100 compilation genre channels, as well as
thousands of artist channels. Listen to music online based
on your tastes and preferences or use our one-of-a-kind
'Mood Tuner' to fit how you're feeling.

Note: To receive Internet radio, your Ethernet
network must have Internet access. Internet URLs in the following
formats are supported: PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). However,
depending on the type of data or audio format used by the Internet
radio station, you may not be able to listen to some stations.

AM/FM Tuner: The Onkyo TX-8050 stereo receiver
features a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning.
You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. You
can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio
stations as presets. You can then label each preset with a 10 character
name. The TX-8050 also lets you directly tune in AM/FM stations using
its remote control.

USB/iPod Integration

Front-Panel USB Port: A USB MSC (Mass Storage Class)
memory device can be connected to the USB (type-A) terminal located on
the front-panel, allowing you to play music files through the receiver.
Your USB MSC device must be formatted in FAT16 or FAT32. Compatible
music file formats include MP3 (8-320 kbps), WMA (47-320k bps), WMA
Lossless (16/24-bit), WAV (8/16/24-bit), AAC (8-320 kbps), FLAC
(16/24-bit), Ogg Vorbis (48-500 kbps), and LPCM (8/16/24-bit). The
receiver can recognize up to 20,000 music files in each folder. You can
control basic playback functions of your connected USB device's music
from the included remote control, such as - Folder/File Select,
Play/Pause, Stop, Fast Forward/Rewind, Skip (next/previous), and
Repeat/Random. MP3 players containing music files that are managed with
special music software are not supported.

iPod/iPhone Direct: Using a USB-to iPod-Dock cable
plugged into the front-panel USB port, music can be played directly from
an iPod/iPhone, bypassing the iPod/iPhone's DAC. The iPod/iPhone is
controlled by the receiver's remote, or you can continue to control your
iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen. Song/artist information
and elapsed time are displayed on the receiver's front-panel display (not
on-screen). You can navigate your iPod/iPhone's music using the
front-panel display & remote control by Playlist, Artist, Album Genre,
Song, or Composer. Your iPod/iPhone's battery will be charged while
connected to the receiver. Using the dock cable to connect directly,
iPod/iPhone compatibility is as follows (9/24/2013):

iPod/iPhone Model

Generation

Tested Version

Media Type

Control Type

Display Type

Charge

Audio

Video

Remote

iPod/iPhone

Album Art

Artist/Song Text

Track Info

video

5th

1.3

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

classic

80GB

1.1.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

120GB

2.0.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

160GB

2.0.4

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

nano

1st

1.3.1

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

2nd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3rd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4th

1.0.4

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5th

1.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

6th

1.2 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

7th

1.02 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

touch

1st

2.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

2nd

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3rd

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4th

6.0.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5th

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

iPhone

2G

3.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3G

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3GS

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4S

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5C

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5S

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

iPad

1

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

2

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

3

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

4

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

mini

7.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you
may need to reset the unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain
functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a
newer software update is available.

Convenience Features

Preset Input Names: You can enter a preset name for
each individual input for easy identification. when entered, the preset
name will appear on the display. This feature cannot be used for AM/FM
tuner, or USB input.

Display Dimmer: The display brightness has three
settings; Dim, Dimmer, and Normal.

Sleep Timer: From the remote, you can set the unit
to automatically turn off after as much as 90 minutes or as little as 10
minutes; choices are presented in 10 minute increments.

Remote Control

Onkyo Remote App (for Apple iOS & Android): The
Onkyo Remote App (from
iTunes Apps &
Google Play) allows you to operate the Onkyo receiver from your
Apple iOS (4.3+) or Android (2.1+) device, using your home's wireless
network. The Onkyo Remote App lets you you access Internet Radio
stations, AM/FM stations, DLNA content, and Input sources right from
your mobile device. Content information will be displayed on the
device's touchscreen. You also get to adjust tone controls, listening
modes, and speaker volume from your compatible Apple iOS or Android
device. The Onkyo Remote App even allows you to wirelessly stream audio
stored on your Apple iOS or Android device to the Onkyo receiver and
lets you control audio output for up to 2 Zones. The Onkyo receiver and
and your compatible Apple iOS or Android device must be connected to the
same home network.

IR Input/Output: The 3.5mm IR input jack allows
you to control the receiver without line-of-sight access using an
optional IR remote control system and locating the remote sensor in
sight. The 3.5mm IR output jack allows you to send the control
signals to an additional components.

RI Remote Control Jack: The 1/8" RI remote
control jack allows you to connect this receiver to other compatible
Onkyo components.

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VERY Good at Many Things!!

Read all the instructions! I was able to connect to internet, and PC for stored tunes. Good: sound is great! remote, tone controls, all great! Best feature: 'Pure Audio' button switches all other stuff off, like the display, and I can hear nuances in voices; recommend this !! Radio, phono input work fine..... connections are best with bananas. Instructions for PC interface need a tune up, since it takes some effort to learn it, oh well. Hence the 4 rating, else, a 5 star. Really. Listening to it now, a keeper. And I would definitely get this again. Crutchfield shops quickly. Packing is very good. Okay, changing it to 5 star... :)

ONKYO TX 8050

Well designed, easy to use, excellent quality. I purchased the Onkyo TX 8050 from Crutchfield about one month ago to replace an Onkyo 8011 after ten years of excellent service. I replaced the old unit because I wanted more power and went back to Onkyo because of my satisfaction with the 8011. I use it only to listen to CD's and the cd direct mode is an excellent feature. I recomend this product highly

Great Inexpensive Receiver

This unit works great, is easy to use, has an input for my turntable, an optical input for my TV, RCA jacks for all my other old Onkyo decks and players. The FM tuner is greatly improved over my 30 year Onkyo Receiver that this unit replaces. I'm live in a remote area and I am are picking up stations I didn't know were there.

Onkyo tx-8050

Very clean and smooth sounding receiver. Has all technology for ipods, wifi, satalite radio and yet can still hook up a turn table. When using A and B speaker output you do mot staver the reciever for power like many other recievers when both outputs are used.

Nice Sound At a Nice Price!

I'm a few mouths into this stereo receiver and I must say it's a pretty nice sounding unit. At first, I wasn't overly impressed but still sounded great. I decided to pick up a pair of Polk Audio Monitor 40 Series II speakers. Very nice! All my music is located on my computer using FLAC files with the ASUS Xonar Essence STX sound card. This is a decent sound card for playing music from your computer, it's geared towards stereo sound and does a great job with good software. Currently I'm using AIMP3 and Foobar2000. I have to admit the unit sounds great with the Polk Monitor 40's at low volumes. Once turned up the bass does roll off. Adding a Polk PSW10 sub woofer certainly solves that problem. If you're one that likes your furniture nailed down you may want to go with a bigger and more powerful sub but the PSW10 works very nicely with nice tight bass. Now, I decided to pick up another pair of Polk Monitor 40's! Oh yeah, even better! Seems to add a wider range to the music, big difference to my ears. The network stuff I don't use and couldn't care less, wish I dropped the extra 200.00 for the Yamaha R-S700BL. I'm sure in time I'll grab the the Yamaha but for now the Onkyo TX-8050 works just nicely! Oh, one more thing, these Polk Monitor 40's sound better and better as the days go by. Once broke in these speakers do perform very well for the person that likes to listen to music at normal volume levels. However, I do love my Sansui AU-717!!

Pros:If you're looking for nice sound to play through your computer this unit works well! With some EQ magic and a few plugins, one can get a nice sweet sound! But as said above I love my Sansui AU-717.

Cons:Only thing I didn't like about this unit was the USB Flash Drive. Although it works just perfect, it does lack many features! No Replaygain or Gapless playback. Not a big deal for me as I use my computer for all my music. Using ASIO works well for those that wish to use the hardware directly (sound card). I like to think of it as an enhanced source!

Excellent Receiver

Only a couple of weeks experience with this Onkyo TX-8050 receiver, but so far extremely satisfied with every aspect of the performance. Easy to setup, and sounds great in the environment where it is located. Controls are straight forward and simple to use. We chose to pair this receiver with Polk TSi 100 bookshelf speakers and are very happy with the sound provided by this setup. Plenty of "punch" to the base so we haven't yet connected a powered base to the system.

Pros:Good price. Easy to figure out connections, great modern looks, and simple to use controls.

Cons:I have to agree with reviewer Jay L. Virginia when it comes to the instruction manual and user guide. Onkyo has provided very poorly written and difficult to easily understand directions and descriptions of the various aspects of setting up and operating this system.

Onkyo TX-8050

Written By Jay L., Virginia on Thursday, January 22, 2015

Very well packaged and easily configured. The only negative is the manual. It assumes a sophisticated audio owner with its terminology and is quite unclear on how to operate an ipod through the unit. Manuals should be written for the least knowledgeable user; this one was not. Having said that the receiver is excellent in quality and operation.

Onkyo TX-8050

Great choice, I have this hooked up to push 3-sets of Polk audio ceiling speakers thru out the house and the sound is extremely clear. I installed the UWF-I and listen to Sirius XM via wireless internet connection and it works great, nice that it is Sirius ready, plus Pandora, rhapsody and much more

Couldn't Be Happier

As some of the other reviewers wrote, this is a replacement for an old Onkyo receiver. I was always happy with that receiver but I started having a few problems with it. This new one has features that didn't exist when I bought the old one: USB port, WiFi using a USB adapter, Bluetooth using a USB adapter and a digital optical connection for my CD player. It also has phono inputs for our turntable, which some of the new receivers don't have. I paired this receiver with a pair of Bose 201 speakers. This is a great combination - very clean sound. There is no sub-woofer but it really isn't needed, unless you really want the "boom-boom". The 201's, with the base on the tuner turned to about 3/4, provides just the right amount of base for my ear.

Onkyo TX-8050

For the money, this is a great piece of equipment. It replaced a 20 year-old Onkyo receiver that was having some issues. Wanted a stereo receiver because the room is not organized well for an A/V receiver (Samsung soundbar from Crutchfield a few years ago for TV sound). Love the sound, and the inputs are very easy to select, especially using the remote. Highly recommend.

Great receiver

I replaced a 30 year old Onkyo receiver with this one and absolutely love it. The reception is so good that I pick up stations I've never heard. The sound is excellent too. Having a second zone was my primary reason for getting a new receiver so that I could keep the outdoor speakers shut off or the volume low. I used my old receiver as the amp for zone 2 and it works great. This receiver is one of the best purchases I made in a long time and I'm very happy I did so.

New receiver

Eureka! A new receiver that allows me to get my favorite FM station! It used to be 50,000 watts but now is just 600 watts, with a repeater station (closer to me) at about 250 watts. My old (Pioneer SX_6) was fine until the station changed frequency and reduced power. NOW, it's crystal clear, silent during silences and all of the other functions such as CD, tape and phono work just as well. Thanks, Onkyo and Crutchfield! I have not yet mastered the internet gadget but I will be working on it one of these days.

Excellent

When I hesitated about buying a Yamaha receiver with a Yamaha CD player because sticker shock had become a big concern. The consultant said it's better to compromise on the receiver than on the CD player. That made sense to me, and I ended up with an excellent combination. Easy to set up, good looking, and does its job very well.

excellent receiver

I like everything about this receiver. The only con is that the am/fm tuner is not especially good at receiving stations further away from my location, unlike my previous stand-alone tuner. I have connected wirelessly to the internet. This connection has worked well, and I have added the radio stations I couldn't get strong enough signals from.

Pros:Sound is excellent. Internet connection with my USB adaptor is working with no problems.

great unit

Bought this unit for the connectivity - ability to connect to my turntable and also to digital sources i.e. my iphone. It was easy to set up right out of the box and sound quality seems excellent so far. The controls are very intuitive and I'm overall very satisfied.

Great receiver for the money

I bought this receiver for its internet connectivity and sound quality. The sound quality is great and the tuner seems plenty sensitive with a decent antenna attached (not the tiny one that comes with it).

It works with a large number of internet services, including siriusXM (14 day free trial included), vTuner, Pandora, Rhapsody, Last,fm, Slacker, Mediafly, and Aupeo. In addition, it can play from your ipod if you connect it to the USB port, and with the free app, it can play songs stored on your smart phone.

The remote control is decent for what it is, but with so many features, the remote and the small front screen display aren't really enough (note that I don't have it connected to a TV - maybe it has on-screen menus that are better). So I primarily use the Android app to control it. A really nice advantage of the app is that I can keep the receiver in a closet completely out of sight.

Unfortunately, the app is lacking. It has difficulty reconnecting to the receiver, and navigating is mysterious. For example, it has it's own "back" button that works differently from the one built into the phone. Sometimes it will show you what's currently playing and sometimes it won't. Either way, once you start playing an internet service, there's no way I've found to know which one you're currently using. So I'm knocking it down 1 star because of the app. Otherwise I'd give it a solid 5.

Still, for the price, I can live with the app and hope that Onkyo makes a better app someday.

Onkyo TX-8050

The TX-8050 is a pleasant surprise. I was impressed by the internet option as well as the usb option which allows me to use my ipod. The sound quality is really great, and I am fully satisfied so far (have only owned it for two weeks). The TX-8050 is fairly easy to figure out and the manual is very helpful for things I can't figure out intuitively.

Pros:Sounds great, fairly intuitive, has a host of audio options, not to mention the video options I have yet to explore.

Cons:Bass is a little disappointing; especially when compared with the audio receivers of the past, which is why I rated the TX-8050 four stars instead five.

Onkyo

Dollar for dollar and all around use this is one balanced and SOLID unit.

Pros:EZ control access. The layout of the front panel is simple, visually satisfying without looking like something from NASA. (I'm not a rocket scientist!) Rear connection panel offers a complete selection in/output features.

Question the reliability

Written By MarkP, Kansas City, MO on Thursday, June 12, 2014

I have owned this unit for 2-1/2 years. Overall, I am not unhappy with the functionality of the product. Streams music over my network and the internet successfully, plays FM and AM when I want it, sound quality is decent. A little unstable about staying connected to my network. It needs to be restarted periodically. My real beef is that it has now stopped working for no apparent reason. Have been through what remedies are available to no avail. To ship it to a repair facility in MI, pay the diagnostic fee and ship it back will be 1/2 the cost of new unit. By the time it is diagnosed and repaired, you could buy a new unit. I understand that electronics can be fickle. Just may want to consider another manufacturer besides Onkyo.

Perfect "no-frills" replacement

My high-end tuner of days gone by was in sorry shape. I did not need any of the tuners that feature multiple HDMI inputs and other digital features but could find nothing else until I checked Crutchfield. I am very pleased with the features the TX 8050 offers, its quality audio and its affordable price.

Pros:Great features, including several audio settings. The USB adaptor well worth the extra price over the base model.Overall, well worth the cost.

GREAT HIGH CURRENT SOUND

Written By Patrick, Wyoming on Sunday, June 08, 2014

This unit replaces a 5 channel home theater system and it sounds great, despite having fewer watts per channel. It seems to work fine for movies, but it really shines when playing music which I do 95% of the time. The Pandora radio is a really nice feature with its commercial free music and it sounds excellent. The Pandora is a free service and so far, I haven't seen the need to access the paid radio services such as XM radio.

Pros:Inexpensive price. Internet radio. music playback and quality sound. relatively easy set-up when running cable directly from router to back of receiver.

Cons:AM and FM reception is not the best, but perhaps it has something to do with where I live. Sometimes the internet radio displays a false message that the internet server is malfunctioning, but generally exiting from the internet connection and then restarting it solves the problem.

Can't go wrong.

I was interested in the phono, CD. and tuner sections of this receiver. Teamed up with a H.K. turntable, At 440Ml cartridge a Onkyo DX 7555 Cd player and JBL Northridge Stadium speaker system. I have pushed this 80 watt receiver very hard risking the top end of my speakers. I was never disappointed at the lean music it delivered. After considerable listening time I have concluded this stereo receiver is what I would consider a great bang for the buck. I know there are better receivers that can be purchased. However. considering cost VS features and solid sound. You can't go wrong.

:Onkyo UWF-1 Setup: Due to character limitations, I took this section over to the UWF-1 section. Overall I love this accessory.

:Sound Quality: Everything sounds fantastic for my setup. The max volume is 82. It has plenty of power and there has been no distortion whatsoever. It drives the Infinity speakers without any problems.

:Other Thoughts: I used banana plugs to connect the speaker wires into the back of the receiver. I had no problems fitting the plugs into the terminals. The knobs feel great too, smooth turning.

I hope I covered all basis. I didnt want to reiterate anything said on the product description page. I also wanted to be thorough as possible so that if someone has a similar setup that they might be able to relate and have this be helpful. Overall, I absolutely enjoy the TX-8050.